Reaction from service code

Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar, Celebrity Hair Stylist The rise in service tax was expected, but however unfortunate it may be, we have to pass this onto our clients. We cannot afford to absorb the rising costs as it will affect our bottomline. This rise has also taken place because there is a perception that this industry is a luxury, which, if looked at in the larger context, is not entirely untrue which means a definite increase in industry rates Moshe Shek Restaurateur If all the sops given to the farmer get him closer to the end user and make his food cheaper, it would make all the difference. Taxing outdoor catering is just going to raise peopleâ€™s hackles. When you are introducing a tax, it should be reasonable, maybe 4.5%, not 10%! Cakes and pastries getting more expensive will be good and may work beneficially for those looking at lower calorie consumption. Smaller countries like Vietnam and Indonesia with less craft skills have very organised crafts markets, which earn them substantial revenues. Sangita Kathiawada Designer Reviving the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund is welcome, though the craftsmenâ€™s share has been restricted to just Rs 100 crore. In a country where every fourth rural person is a craftsman, this is peanuts! How about a ministry for cleanliness to sanitise the rural areas, so as to reduce the risk of air and waterborne diseases? A jhadu-pocha ministry? Nawaz Modi Singhania Fitness Expert Internationally, the fitness industry is increasingly considered to be a part of healthcare. Though large sums are allocated to it, the money is still minuscule in comparison to the spends on curative measures for health problems. One hopes that our government recognises this and takes steps to encourage the growth of the health industry. A tax hike in services only tends to deter the growth of this sector and they will look for all sorts of ways to avoid paying the extra money Vandana Luthra Nutritionist Obesity is like an epidemic and increasingly, people are seeking professional help to fight it. Instead of offering rebates and incentives as in the US and Europe, our government has raised the tax! This is a real blow, especially for the lower income groups who seek professional help. Obesity should also be a public health concern and as an entrepreneur, I get a jolt when every other aspect of public life and health has been looked into except this.

Reaction from service code

The rise in service tax was expected, but however unfortunate it may be, we have to pass this onto our clients.

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